Design of antivibration gloves

Authors

  • D.D. Reynolds University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Keywords:

Accident prevention, Human engineering, Risk assessment, Standards, Antivibration gloves, Hand-arm vibration system, International organization for standardization

Abstract

The hand-arm vibration (HAV) syndrome is associated with the destruction of the small blood vessels and with nerve damage in the fingers. It is caused by excessive vibration directed into the hands from vibrating hand tools and vibration-intensive work processes. To minimize the occurrence of HAV, it is important to reduce vibration energy into the hand and arm. One way to do this is to use protective clothing, in particular antivibration gloves. The factors to be considered in the design of an antivibration glove are discussed. Paying close attention to these factors increases the effectiveness of the glove in reducing vibration while making the glove comfortable to wear.

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Published

2001-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Reynolds D. Design of antivibration gloves. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2001 Sep. 1 [cited 2026 May 9];29(3):16-7. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1366

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 3 (2001)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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